About the course

• Do you have a desire to make a positive impact on a child’s life opportunities?

• Do you have the ability to motivate and engage children?

• Do you want to acquire a deep understanding of how children learn and of the primary curriculum?

• Are you committed to continuous self-improvement?

By studying this employment based programme, you will become a confident, competent and effective teacher with the skills and knowledge to teach within the secondary phase. Applicants for this programme will focus on children aged 11-18 years old.

We can offer:

Access to excellent practice in teaching and learning

Access to a diverse range of school settings

Excellent support from trained and experienced mentors

Interview process

Application

All application forms will be vetted for the following:

1) Applicant meets the academic entry criteria

2) Applicant has written a strong personal statement

3) Applicant has been given a strong reference. This should be an academic reference if the applicant has been in education within the last five years.

The Selection Process

Valley Invicta Teaching School Alliance and the University of Brighton work together to interview applicants. In order for your application to be considered you should complete a full application and consider your personal statement as being an important part of this process. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to complete written tasks and attend a formal interview.

How school placements work

School Based Training

The majority of your training will take place within the Valley Invicta Teaching School Alliance with Invicta Grammar School. The training programme will be personalised to the individual's professional needs but will include training on the following areas: teaching and learning, curriculum, assessment, working with parents and the community. All training is closely aligned to support the trainee achieve the Teachers’ Standards.

Candidates will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced outstanding teachers. Support and mentorship will be given by senior teachers.

Although candidates will have a base school, there will be lots of opportunities for cross-school training and will include teaching experience within another school in the Trust.

University

We are working with the University of Brighton as an accredited teacher training provider. There will be opportunities to have pedagogical and professional training sessions at the University. The University will support the school in the application and interview process.

Additionally, the University of Brighton will provide library services, student services, and other support needed, matched to the candidates requirements.

Duration

The Secondary Salaried QTS programme is an employment-based route available to high-quality graduates ideally with at least three years work experience who will earn a salary whilst they train. The programme runs for one year.

Further details regarding the University of Brighton’s course can be found at: (https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/school-direct-tuition-and-school-direct-salaried.aspx)

Qualifications awarded

You will be assessed on your practical teaching and your progress in achieving the standards for Qualified Teacher Status by gathering evidence in the form of a portfolio. Successful completion will lead to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Salary

Salary will be based on the unqualified Teacher pay scale.

Financial support

Financial support isn’t available for this course because it comes with a salary.

If you choose a course without a salary, you may be eligible for financial support while you study, including bursaries, scholarships and loans.

Requirements

Qualifications

Degree

Candidates must have a good honours degree (2:2 or above)

GCSE

English and Maths GCSE or equivalent: Grade C or above

You must have received the results from these qualifications before applying and any equivalent qualifications should be certified by NARIC.

Work Experience

At least 3 years recent full-time (or equivalent) work experience.

Skills Tests

You must have passed both the Literacy and Numeracy Professional Skills Tests before the training programme begins.

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who:

has good organisational skills

has excellent time keeping

is approachable, empathetic and enthusiastic

has the ability to be decisive, consistent and to set priorities

is an effective communicator (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences

has the ability to develop good relationships within a team and ability to be a supportive team player

has a commitment to personal professional development

has the ability to relate well to all involved in school life, showing sensitivity, consideration but also a sense of humour when needed

Other requirements

Commitment to promote equal opportunities in line with the University of Brighton’s and the relevant Valley Invicta Teaching School Alliance school’s equal opportunity policies.

A willingness to work throughout the Valley Invicta Teaching School Alliance

An understanding of Health and Safety issues

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

About the training provider

VITSA – Valley Invicta Teaching School Alliance is a Teaching School Alliance dedicated to providing a 'world class' experience for all students within all our Alliance schools. We work in partnership with a number of universities: Brighton, Sussex, Canterbury Christ Church and Greenwich, all of whom are recognised as centres of excellence for teacher education and development, their initial teacher education programmes have been Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding, and are considered to be among the best in the country.

VITSA provides excellent opportunities for career development and progression, by using the characteristics of world class education systems, encouraging peer led innovation and developing system leaders. Represented within the Alliance schools from the primary, cross phase special and secondary sectors including the independent sector, where many are Ofsted rated Outstanding. We are also a National Teaching School Alliance, accredited by the National College for Teaching and Leadership.

As a result of this strong foundation we are a group of schools with a genuine commitment to working together to deliver the very best training for potential future teachers. We can offer you a diverse range of experiences that will build your skills as a teacher and boost your career potential in the future. What all of the schools share, regardless of phase or specialism, is the vision, passion and expertise to support you through your new career.

About the accredited provider

The University of Brighton is an outstanding provider of teacher training which offers both School Direct Tuition and School Direct Salaried programmes in secondary age phases. We are working with the University of Brighton as an accredited teacher training provider. There will be opportunities to have pedagogical and professional training sessions at the University. The University will support the school in the application and interview process.

Additionally, the University of Brighton will provide library services, student services, and other support needed, matched to the candidates requirements.

Training with disabilities and other needs

We are an Inclusive Teaching School Alliance, and recruit our trainees on their individual merit.